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Ford Fiesta

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,242 cc

S12 MLCMOT history

S12 MLC is a silver petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 191,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

S12 MLC silver Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
191,066 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MLC was last recorded at 191,066 miles on 4 May 2026, 7,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,505 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,561 miles
Average per year
15,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,066 miles
  • 2025 – 183,505 miles
  • 2024 – 178,508 miles
  • 2023 – 174,874 miles
  • 2021 – 165,896 miles
  • 2020 – 146,541 miles
  • 2019 – 125,003 miles
  • 2018 – 92,918 miles
  • 2017 – 76,956 miles
  • 2016 – 48,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,066 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension beam
  • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,066 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    191,066 miles
    Test number
    895974157740
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension beam
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and corroded

  2. Fail191,066 miles (+7,561)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,066 miles
    Test number
    883675553299
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension beam
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and corroded

  3. Pass183,505 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    183,505 miles
    Test number
    828099995364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail183,499 miles (+4,991)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,499 miles
    Test number
    260124453669
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass178,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    178,508 miles
    Test number
    755198661941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,508 miles (+3,634)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,508 miles
    Test number
    911227846073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass174,874 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,874 miles
    Test number
    814238204938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail174,859 miles (+8,963)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,859 miles
    Test number
    239585364074
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,896 miles (+19,355)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,896 miles
    Test number
    912340393103
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass146,541 miles (+450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,541 miles
    Test number
    161782771789
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror And mirror glass
    • AdvisoryNearside day running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  11. Fail146,091 miles (+21,088)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,091 miles
    Test number
    758954506847
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror And mirror glass
    • AdvisoryNearside day running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  12. Pass125,003 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    635990392466
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.48mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail125,003 miles (+32,085)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    353568849357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.48mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass92,918 miles (+15,962)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,918 miles
    Test number
    720173188504
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass76,956 miles (+28,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,956 miles
    Test number
    415497782997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass48,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    850213354898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves starting to perish

Questions about S12 MLC

Does S12 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 MLC is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 MLC?
The MOT on S12 MLC is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 MLC done?
S12 MLC was recorded at 191,066 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 15,091 miles a year.
Has S12 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MLC has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 MLC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 MLC find?
S12 MLC passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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